ScotRail to test utrafast Wi-Fi on board
The train service operator ScotRail, is set to trial what is billed as the world’s fastest in-train Wi-Fi service. The rail operator has teamed up with Network Rail Telecoms, Cisco, CGI, and Wittos to collaborate on a trial of a 300Mbps on-board Wi-Fi network. The proof of concept ultrafast Wi-Fi onboard, funded by Innovate UK […]
BT’s LinkUK kiosks to offer free public ultrafast WiFi in Southwark
Southwark borough is soon to get the fastest free public WiFi, provided by the rollout of LinkUK kiosks. BT is in partnership with Primesight and Intersection, to provide the ultrafast speeds of up to 1Gbps via WiFi, on the LinkUK service. The service will also offer other premium services, like a touchscreen tablet for access […]
Whole Home Wi-Fi system launched by BT
BT has launched the Whole Home Wi-Fi, a new advanced system claimed to be one of the first of its kind in the UK. The new mesh network gives customers a complete Wi-Fi network that covers every part of the building or home, eliminating ‘not spots’. The technology uses 3 repeater discs (165mm) that are […]
Chesham puts free Wi-Fi under pavements on Virgin Media pilot
Chilten District Council is joining hands with Virgin Media to roll-out free Wifi across the high street of central Chesham. The unlimited Wifi service is a pilot by Virgin Media, using the pavements, as UK’s first ever Smart Pavement, to deliver out-of-home connectivity and capable of speeds of up to 166Mbps, which is several times […]
SouthRail operator reveals plans to improve WiFi and network coverage
The new ScotRail operator Abellio, has revealed plans to improve WiFi and network coverage for all its trains by the end of 2018. The Scottish government has provided the ScotRail network with an investment of over £4.4 million to install Wifi across the rail network. But commuters journeying on main routes, such as the Glasgow […]
